Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.

Status Bar

Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
Application Icon

Tap an icon (application, widget, folder, etc.) to open the application and use it.
Quick Keys

Provide easy, one-tap access to the phone functions used most often.
Add Icon

Tap this icon to display the Home screen canvases at the top of the screen and the Applications screen at the bottom.

Quick Keys

The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen.

: Opens the Phone application which displays a dialpad so you can dial an unsaved number. You can also make calls using your Call logs, Contacts, and Favorites by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.

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The Favorites tab provides easy access to a list of your frequently called contacts.
: Opens the Messaging application. You can send text messages or multimedia messages, which can contain pictures, videos, audio, maps of your location, slideshows, and vCard files.
: Opens the Contacts application and displays your Contact list. You can also access your Groups and your Favorites list by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.
: Opens the Camera application which allows you to take pictures and record videos using your phone.
: Opens the Notebook application. You can create, view, and manage your notebook files.
: Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and applications. You can also access your list of downloaded files and a list of available widgets by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.